An ancient crossroads of civilisations and cultures, Oman offers intrepid travellers the chance to engage with an Arab country that’s refreshingly humble. Its varied landscapes leave a treat for the eyes, with unspoiled stretches of coastline strewn with white-sand beaches. Mudbrick villages cling to the side of rocky valleys. Soaring mountain ranges are sliced with bottomless canyons, while the great Wahiba Sand Dunes seem to ripple endlessly into the desert. All this is spread across three huge regions. The northernmost is home to Muscat, Oman’s chaotic capital. Here you can find a myriad of old forts, grand mosques and royal palaces – some explorable on foot, others requiring a little more effort to reach. To escape the crowds, take a day trip to Nakhal Fort, a stone-carved citadel found at the foot of the Hajar Mountains. These towering peaks stretch all the way to the United Arab Emirates, hiding riverbed oases and jagged fjords. In the southern region, the palm-fringed beaches of Salalah make for an ideal retreat after the long, dusty journey down the coast. Accommodation options are aplenty here, with a range of hotel resorts and simple guesthouses to choose from in the bigger cities and coastal towns.
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Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,942 reviews
Superb · 1,942 reviews
Located in Muscat, within 5.3 km of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and 6.3 km of Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Ghala Muscat provides a bar.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,064 reviews
Superb · 1,064 reviews
Set in Salalah, 3.9 km from Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Salalah International Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,119 reviews
Superb · 1,119 reviews
Fort Guesthouse نُزل القلعة is located in Muscat, 1.2 km from Old Watch Tower, 5.3 km from Muscat Gate Museum, as well as 5.3 km from Central Business District.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,038 reviews
Superb · 1,038 reviews
Set in Muscat, 120 km from Al Mouj Beach, Wadi Al Arbeieen Resort offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a garden. Every room includes a patio with a garden view.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,243 reviews
Superb · 1,243 reviews
Situated in Muscat, and directly linked to the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, JW Marriott Hotel Muscat features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool...
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,758 reviews
Superb · 1,758 reviews
Set in Shatti Al Qurum Beach Area in Muscat, W Muscat features an outdoor swimming pool. All the rooms come with air conditioning and a flat screen TV with satellite channels.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,228 reviews
Superb · 1,228 reviews
Set within 300 metres of Nizwa Fort in Nizwa, Omani Guest House نزل البيت العماني offers accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. The property has garden and quiet street views.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,497 reviews
Superb · 2,497 reviews
Nestled within the coastline community of Al Mouj and ‘the new heart of Muscat’, the five-star hotel will be an unparalleled luxury destination in Oman’s captivating capital.
Essa camp in Wahiba Sands in Al Raka provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and massage services. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.
Guest review
Good location, very clean and friendly / accommodating staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Sunset Domes Premium features air-conditioned accommodation in Bidiyah. Boasting room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The hotel has family rooms.
Guest review
Our stay at Sunset Domes Premium was the highlight of our trip. We truly enjoyed our time. Being there felt like a refreshing break from the outside world. The room was clean and comfortable, and the overall atmosphere was warm and cozy. Most importantly, our host Ali was wonderful and really embodied the true Omani spirit. We highly recommend it.
Starry Domes Desert Camp offers air-conditioned accommodation in Bidiyah. Boasting room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. Each room is equipped with a patio.
Guest review
Amazing,
Wonderful location and staff very friendly
Excellent food to be in the middle of the desert.
Hamed with the starglaze experience made it perfect.
Thanks
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 896 reviews
Situated in Salalah, within 35 km of Wadi Ain Sahalnoot and 36 km of Sultan Qaboos Mosque, نزل كوفان التراثي Koofan Heritage Lodge features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free...
Guest review
A beautiful restored house. Still belongs to the Koofan family. The Koogan Brothers run the establishment, they welcome you with such warmth. They make it a point to spend time with each of their visitors, offer assistance with sightseeing and things to do in Taqah and the surrounds.
We had the most restful stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Nestled within the coastline community of Al Mouj and ‘the new heart of Muscat’, the five-star hotel will be an unparalleled luxury destination in Oman’s captivating capital.
Guest review
Good location, and they delivered on all fronts, especially the staff who were all excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,497 reviews
Situated in Muscat, and directly linked to the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, JW Marriott Hotel Muscat features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool...
Guest review
I love the room is very clean and classy. The staff is good and very helpful specially Chiahoski. His costumer service is beyond our expectation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,243 reviews
Frankincense Hotel Muscat فندق اللبان مسقط is situated in Sarūq, 4.7 km from Royal Opera House Muscat and 8.1 km from Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Guest review
Nice hotel, we spent there 2 nights on our travel across Oman. It is expected 3 star hotel.
The staff is helpful, breakfast is ordinary.
The room was a bit dark, but we were there only to sleep, it was ok.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Set in Salalah, 3.9 km from Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Salalah International Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.
Guest review
Very warm greeting and exceptional service all staff.
Special thanks to Mr. Waleed Atya very helpful and full of energy! Lovely again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,064 reviews
Located in Fulayj al Mashāʼikh, Queen Desert camp offers barbecue facilities. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace.
Guest review
A totally isolated desert camp with spectacular landscape, fabulous camp with great food, fire at night and wonderful personnel. My second time there and a third coming soon
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Set in Shatti Al Qurum Beach Area in Muscat, W Muscat features an outdoor swimming pool. All the rooms come with air conditioning and a flat screen TV with satellite channels.
Guest review
Our stay at Hotel W was wonderful! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome. The hotel is beautiful, and the service reflects their motto "Whatever, Whenever" perfectly.
The buffet breakfast was excellent, with plenty of fresh and tasty options to start the day. One of the highlights of our trip was when our boys went big-game fishing (arranged separately) and caught some fish. To our delight, the hotel went above and beyond by preparing the fish for our dinner, even though we know this isn’t something they usually offer. This gesture made the experience feel extra special.
We were blown away by the effort and creativity of the chefs, especially Ambed and Emanuel (Manu), who prepared the fish in several different dishes. Every bite was a masterpiece, and our taste buds were thrilled! Chef Ambed made our last two nights unforgettable, and it was such a pleasure to get to know him. His kindness, talent, and attention to detail left a lasting impression on us.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,758 reviews
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